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Wardell Milan, My mother's flowers grow tall. They grow as tall as she wants., 2006, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted

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My mother's flowers grow tall. They grow as tall as she wants.

Wardell Milan (American, b. 1978) · 2006

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Chromogenic print, flush-mounted”
Edition: 4/4
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: 36 x 49 3/8 in. (91.4 x 125.4 cm) Overall 38 1/8 x 51 3/8 in. (96.8 x 130.5 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Photographs (NY040125)
Date: April 2, 2025
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 151
Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000 (≈ £3,862 – £5,407) (≈ €4,628 – €6,480)
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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